'Burn' songstress Ellie Goulding has opened up about the fact that she has been wearing more revealing outfits on stage recently and confessed that it comes from confidence and not being bothered about what people say about her. 

During an interview with Hunger magazine, she admitted that dressing provocatively is great as long as it's a choice and she has no issue with wearing sexy clothes: "I don't have anything against being sexy. If a popstar exposes herself or doesn't wear a lot, it doesn't really bother me the way it bothers other people."

"I feel like people are less fussed about it in America, whereas in the UK people are a little more reserved. But if someone's making good music, I don't care about anyone else."

Goulding continued: "Some of the most successful girls don't portray themselves as sex symbols. Lorde is doing exceptionally well - she's been number one in America for ages and she doesn't dress like a skank. Lily Allen is doing really well and she doesn't dress provocatively. If you make good music, then that's all you need."

She went on to add: "I think I feel more confident with how I look and my body in general. I've always exercised and eaten fairly well, and I've given up eating meat and fish. I feel like I've matured - I can wear what I want now and be confident."

Watch her music video for 'Goodness Gracious' here: